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Sarcophagidae? --> Winthemia quadripustulata (Tachinidae), male
ukursawe
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Posted on 23-05-2024 15:16
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 Hi,

a few days ago, I took some pictures of a medium sized fly on a leaf in our garden. It has some red/orange markings that made me curious. I think it could be a Sarcophagidae (Sarcophaga sp.), but the red markings and the "furry collar" generate some doubts. Is that really a Sarcophagidae?

Germany, Southern Bavaria, Munich (-West), leaf in garden, 191.05.2024, app. 8-10 mm (I don't really remember the size, but that should be ok, more or less)

Greetings, Uli
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 Tachinidae, probably tribe Winthemiini.

European Sarcophagidae have bare eyes.
 
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 Male Winthemia quadripustulata, I think.

https://diptera.i...d_id=96457
Greetings, Eric
 
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 Hi John & Eric!

Thanks for the correction/determination. The hint with the hairy eyes is pretty useful, I was not aware of that.

According to the images of Winthemia quadripustulata in the internet, it is certainly a very good match. The light brown scutellum and the reddish spots on the second segment are all there.

Thanks again & greetings, Uli
 
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